The agreement calls for Seton to staff the trauma care
facility at the Circuit of the Americas' race track in Elroy,
southeast of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, during the
F1 race, which is expected to attract 120,000 race fans over
the three days of racing.

At all times that weekend, two emergency physicians, a
trauma surgeon, a neurosurgeon, 18 nurses and a technician will
available to handle any injuries to drivers, pit crew members
and others directly involved in the race, said Shirley
Borgmann, RN, BSN, UMC
Brackenridge emergency department special events
manager.

Fans in the stands also will be covered, Borgmann said.
Seven first aid technicians will be available at all times in
different areas around the track to deal with any relatively
minor injuries or illnesses such as nausea or twisted
ankles.

Seton's agreement with Circuit of the Americas extends
further, to provide medical staff for other events at the track
over the next year. They include other automobile races,
motorcycle races and concerts already planned or being
discussed.

The physicians, nurses and other will be working the event
in addition to their usual clinical workload. At least one
emergency physician, Dr. Corey Fearheiley at
Seton Medical Center Williamson, doesn't mind that at all.
His daily routine includes checking five F1 websites and
following updates on races and drivers around the world.

"I've been a huge racing fan all my life," said Fearheiley,
who has not missed a Formula 1 race since 1991 and collects F1
racing memorabilia. "I'll be so excited just to be there."

Fearheiley showed off some of his memorabilia during an
interview with KXAN-TV while
discussing Seton's partnership with Circuit of the
Americas.